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GV56 EKU

2006 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,999 mi
Last recorded85,999 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Avensis89,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 EKU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 85,999 miles

Suspension parts corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 79,937 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 71,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 67,893 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,839 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 65,839 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 59,660 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to misread

Pass 19 Oct 2018 51,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Oct 2018 51,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,227 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 38,403 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 32,142 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 26,393 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 26,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2013 23,354 miles

rear tyres cracking and starting to perish

Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,746 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 21,746 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,432 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 15,621 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,104 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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GV56 EKU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV56 EKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV56 EKU registered?

GV56 EKU is a 2006 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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